Omolola Akinboade
Hair Stylist, Founder, and Public Speaker in Nigeria
About Omolola — Founder, Creative Leader & Industry Innovator
Omolola is an entrepreneur, creative leader, and visionary innovator shaping the future of luxury hair and beauty in Africa and beyond. As the Founder & Creative Lead of LolaExpress Hair, she has built a globally admired brand that has redefined what premium-quality wigs and extensions should be — setting unmatched standards in craftsmanship, customer experience, and product innovation since 2017.
At LolaExpress, excellence is non-negotiable. The brand caters to the top one percent of clientele in Nigeria and internationally, including high-profile personalities, celebrities, and discerning customers who demand only the best. Omolola’s sharp eye for trends and uncompromising dedication to quality have positioned LolaExpress as one of the most distinguished names in the luxury hair industry.
But Omolola’s influence extends far beyond the beauty chair.
Through the LEH Academy, which she founded, she is equipping the next generation of hairstylists, bridal stylists, and wig makers with the technical skills, creative direction, and entrepreneurial knowledge they need to excel. Her training programs blend artistry with business, preparing students not only to style but to build thriving careers in a fast-changing industry.
With LEH Empowerment, her social impact initiative, Omolola provides free hairstyling and wig-making training to underserved and disadvantaged women and girls. This program opens doors to financial independence and sustainable livelihoods, giving participants practical tools to lift themselves out of poverty and build a future with dignity and hope.
Currently pursuing her Executive MBA at Rome Business School Nigeria, Omolola combines creative vision with strategic business expertise. Her entrepreneurial journey reflects both resilience and reinvention, as she continues to expand her impact across the business, education, and empowerment landscapes.
Her story is one of innovation, leadership, and service — of building an elite brand while ensuring no one is left behind.
Mission
To elevate global standards in luxury hair while empowering a new generation of hairstylists and women entrepreneurs to thrive in beauty and business.
Brands & Initiatives
LolaExpress Hair – A leading luxury hair brand known for premium wigs and extensions.
LEH Academy – A professional training hub for hairstylists and wig makers.
LEH Empowerment – A social initiative offering free training to underserved women and girls.
Core Values
Excellence – Setting the benchmark in quality and creativity.
Innovation – Constantly pushing boundaries in product and customer experience.
Empowerment – Uplifting women through skills, training, and opportunity.
Leadership – Driving change in the beauty industry with vision and integrity.